TO THE EDITOR:
Early last Monday morning, an unidentified man assaulted a UNC student on South Campus because of his perceived sexual orientation.
UNC’s GLBTSA is saddened and shocked that such a crime could occur and go unnoticed on our campus.
In response to the attack, we will hold a public forum with University officials to discuss the need for better communication with the student body when hate crimes occur and necessary systemic changes to prevent future attacks.
The forum will be held Thursday from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Gardner Hall, Room 105. We invite all concerned University members to attend and lend their support to the survivor and this important cause.
Additionally, we ask all members of the Carolina family and news media to consider the survivor’s privacy during the coming weeks and act in a constructive way that respects the individual and the serious issue we must face as a University regarding hate crimes.
Jeff DeLuca
Billy Kluttz
Co-Presidents
